There’s something comforting about a casserole bubbling away in the oven—it feels like a hug in food form. Whether you’re cooking for family dinner, meal-prepping for the week, or heading to a potluck, casseroles are hearty, simple to make, and always a hit.
Here are 10 casserole recipes written in a storytelling style, so you’ll feel like we’re cooking them together in your kitchen.
1. Classic Chicken and Rice Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- Salt and pepper
Steps
Grab a big bowl and stir together the soup, sour cream, and half the cheese until creamy. Fold in chicken, rice, and veggies, seasoning with salt and pepper. Pour into a greased casserole dish, sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top, and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes. It comes out golden, bubbly, and filling enough to feed a hungry crowd.
2. Baked Ziti Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound ziti pasta
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella
- ½ cup parmesan
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Steps
Boil pasta until just al dente. Toss it with marinara and Italian seasoning, then layer half in a dish. Spread ricotta, sprinkle mozzarella, and repeat with the remaining pasta. Top with more mozzarella and parmesan, then bake at 375°F for 25 minutes. When it comes out, it’s gooey, cheesy, and guaranteed to vanish quickly.
3. Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen hashbrowns, thawed
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
- ½ cup melted butter
- ½ cup chopped onion
- Salt and pepper
Steps
Mix hashbrowns, soup, sour cream, half the cheese, butter, and onion until combined. Spread into a dish, sprinkle with the remaining cheese, and bake at 350°F for 40 minutes until the edges are crispy. It’s comfort food at its finest, often called “funeral potatoes” because they show up at every gathering.
4. Mexican Taco Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 cup corn
- 1 jar salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
- 1 bag tortilla chips
Steps
Brown the beef and stir in taco seasoning, beans, and corn. Spread crushed tortilla chips in a dish, spoon the beef mixture on top, and pour over salsa. Sprinkle cheese generously, bake at 375°F for 20 minutes, and serve with sour cream and guacamole. It’s taco night in bubbly casserole form.
5. Broccoli Cheddar Casserole
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets, blanched
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
- 1 cup crushed Ritz crackers
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
Steps
Mix broccoli, soup, sour cream, and half the cheddar in a bowl. Pour into a dish, top with the rest of the cheddar, then sprinkle crushed crackers mixed with melted butter on top. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. It’s creamy, cheesy, and has the perfect crunch topping.
6. Breakfast Sausage Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 6 slices bread, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- Salt and pepper
Steps
Layer bread cubes and sausage in a greased dish. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper, then pour over the bread. Sprinkle with cheese and refrigerate overnight if you like. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes until puffed and golden. It’s the ultimate brunch dish, great for feeding a crowd in the morning.
7. Tuna Noodle Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked egg noodles
- 2 cans tuna, drained
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
Steps
Stir noodles, tuna, soup, milk, peas, and half the cheese until creamy. Spread in a dish, sprinkle with remaining cheese, then top with breadcrumbs. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes. It’s a classic comfort dish that tastes just like childhood.
8. BBQ Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup cooked pasta
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup black beans
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
Steps
Mix chicken, pasta, BBQ sauce, corn, and beans in a dish. Sprinkle with cheese, bake at 375°F for 25 minutes, and let the BBQ aroma fill your kitchen. It’s tangy, cheesy, and surprisingly hearty.
9. Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients
- 4 cups green beans, blanched
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup French fried onions
- Salt and pepper
Steps
Mix soup, milk, and beans, then pour into a casserole dish. Sprinkle fried onions on top, bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, and bring it to the table hot. It’s a holiday staple but works at any potluck or dinner.
10. Apple Crisp Casserole
Ingredients
- 6 apples, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup oats
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
Steps
Toss apples with lemon juice, sugar, and cinnamon, then spread in a baking dish. Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, and melted butter, then sprinkle over apples. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes until bubbly and golden. It’s dessert disguised as a casserole, sweet and cozy with every spoonful.
Whether you bring one to a family dinner or bake it for Sunday meal prep, these recipes are simple to make and endlessly satisfying. Try one (or a few!) and you’ll see why casseroles have a permanent place in our kitchens.